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South Charleston, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters

Description: This project will distribute solar-powered chargers and emergency preparedness packs to older adults. The organization will also offer internet skills training to help residents access disaster relief resources online.

Quincy, IL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters

Description: This project will launch a smartphone app to provide residents with important health information and other updates in emergency situations. The health department will conduct outreach with older adults to help them download the app and learn how to use it.

Wilmington, DE

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Digital Connectivity for Disasters

Description: This project will provide training on preparing for disasters and distribute preparedness kits to participants. The initiative will also outfit a mobile emergency disaster unit with solar-powered satellite internet access and portable charging units.

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Aliceville, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2024

Project Category: Access to high-speed internet

Description: The project will result in new computers, upgraded software and faster internet service at the library's computer lab. The library will also offer technology classes geared toward older adults.

Boligee, AL

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2022

Project Category: Trails

Description: This project improved The Bobcats Paw Trail with bricks, landscaping and a picnic pavilion.

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